Name: Green Bean Poriyal
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 8 fresh curry leaves; 1/2 cup salted roasted peanuts, lightly crushed; 1/4 cup roasted chana dal; 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut on the bias into 2-inch pieces; Juice of 2 limes; 1 jalapeno or other green chile pepper, finely chopped with seeds; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup frozen grated coconut

Directions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, peanuts and chana dal; when the mustard seeds start to crackle and toast, add the green beans and saute until they are almost tender and bright green, about 4 minutes.
Add the lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro and a pinch of salt; cook 1 more minute. Add the coconut and stir until warmed through. Discard the curry leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt. Serve hot or refrigerate and serve cold.

Cook’s Note

Chana dal, or dried split chickpeas, gives this dish a nutty flavor and crunch.

Photograph by Bobbi Lin

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